In nonviolent communication, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If I'm using Nonviolent Communication I never, never, never hear what somebody thinks about me. Never hear what somebody thinks about you,… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Focusing on the unmet need (not the judgment) is more likely to get the need met. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
We're not taught to think in terms of needs. We don't make nice dead people when we're in touch with needs. Domination… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
We need empathy to give empathy. When we sense ourselves being defensive or unable to empathize, we need to (a) stop, breathe,… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
We never really know what we want until after we get it. If after we get it, it makes life more miserable,… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Empathize with silence by listening for the feelings and needs behind it. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Always listen to what people need rather than what they are thinking about us. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
When we are in contact with our feelings and needs, we humans no longer make good slaves and underlings. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
I have tried to integrate the spirituality into the training in a way that meets my need not to destroy the beauty… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Every moment each human being is doing the best we know at that moment to meet our needs. We never do anything… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Children need far more than basic skills in reading, writing, and math, as important as those might be. Children also need to… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If we want to make meetings productive, we need to keep track of those whose requests are on the table. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Understanding the other persons' needs does not mean you have to give up on your own needs. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Plans to exact retribution are never going to make us safer. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
NVC gives us tools and understanding to create a more peaceful state of mind. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
What I want in my life is compassion a flow between myself and others based on mutual giving from the heart. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Analyses of others are actually expressions of our own needs and values — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Staying with empathy we allow speakers to touch deeper levels of themselves. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Often, instead of offering empathy, we have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If you think ahead to what to say next - like how to fix it or make the person feel better - BOOM! Off… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
